Yechiel Drinks
From Yechiel Chovav (Wolgel), winemaker, sommelier, and agave enthusiast.
Join me as I cover my favorite libations, and explain both the most common questions people have, as well as the most obscure minutiae.
While the focus is for the kosher consumer, there’s plenty for everyone!
And for my Jewish listeners: Parsha Wine Club, where I connect kosher wine with the weekly Torah portion or the upcoming holiday.
Episodes
22 episodes
Agave Spirits Q&A pt. 2
Hi everybody!Here is part 2 (for now...) of my agave spirits Q&A podcasts.This one continues the discussion about Mezcal and Tequila, got a lot more into the process behind these complex spirits, and clarified some things that...
Agave Spirits Q&A pt. 1
Hello everybody!As promised, this is the first of 2 (for now...) Q&A episodes about agave spirits. Covering Mezcal, Tequila and more!Thank you Leibi Kagan for jumping on the recording and helping with this one. If you need gre...
Catching up
Hi everybody!I hope you enjoyed all the special episodes I released before Passover!In this short episode I just want to get my listeners up to speed with some things I'm working on and the next few episodes I will be releasing....
Alsace pt. 3: Eguisheim & Gustave Lorentz
Hi everybody!Welcome to this final part in my mini series about the Alsace wine region in France.This episode covers my unplanned visits to wineries in the beautiful town of Eguisheim, as well as the massive tasting I had at the G...
Alsace pt. 2: Domaine Weinbach & Maison Trimbach
Hi everybody!Welcome back to part 2 of my 3 part deep dive into the Alsace wine region in France.This episode goes deeper into the soil types, grape varieties, and winemaking of the region, by focusing on the two wineries that, fr...
Alsace pt. 1: Introduction
Hi everybody!In this (long promised) episode I discuss everything that's awesome about the Alsace wine region in France!We go over the grape varieties, soil types, winemaking, other cool things to do and see in the region, and go ...
Pesach or Passover Wine Special 5786
Hi Everybody!After the success of his appearance on the Channukah special a few months ago, my friend Jules Polonetsky returns to discuss Pesach!We start with wine pairings for various Pesach foods, and a pretty decent amount of t...
Kosher wine review bonanza pt. 2: KWD + KFWE NY '26
Hi everybody!Continuing my rundown of kosher wines I tried at (semi) recent kosher wine tasting events with a review of the wines I tried at KWD in Brooklyn and KFWE NY (in NJ).Enjoy!
Kosher wine review bonanza pt. 1: Sommelier '26
Hi everybody!This is the first of two episodes reviewing all the wines I tasted at a bunch of recent kosher wine tasting events.Enjoy!
Chanukah Special 5786
Welcome back!This week I had my good friend Jules Polonetsky and we went pretty deep on wine pairings for the classic Chanukah dishes.Jules' article on Chanukah wine pairings can be found here: https://www.washingtonjewishweek.com...
Parsha Wine Club Vayeshev 5786: Glassware
Hello and welcome back!This week I use the story of Joseph's prison time as a springboard to discuss types of wine glasses. Going very dorky, folks!Additionally, there is some housekeeping at the top of the episode.L'chaim ...
Parsha Wine Club Vayishlach 5786: Red winemaking pt. 2 + rose winemaking
Hello and welcome back!On this, the final of the 3 part mini series on the basics of winemaking, we have part 2 of red winemaking, and rose as well.I hope you've enjoyed these, and found them educational!Shabbat Shalom &...
Bazak Winery
In this special episode I share the story of the Bazak family and their winery.I also recap my recent visit there, and give a rundown of all their wines.For more information, and to schedule a visit go to: bazakwinery.comL'...
Parsha Wine Club Vayetze 5786: Basics of white winemaking
Welcome Back!This week we are continuing with part 2 of the mini series on the basics of wine making, and we are covering white wine making.The series will wrap up next week, and make sure you didn't/don't miss the 2 extra, non Pa...
Thanksgiving Wine Pairing Special 2025
Hello! Hello!On this special episode I give my general guidelines for pairing wines with the thanksgiving meal, and offer some specific wines to pair with your thanksgiving meal.Hope you have a great time with your loved ones, wit...
Parsha Wine Club Toldot 5786: Basics of red winemaking pt. 1
Welcome!This episode is the first of a 3 part series where I will be covering the basics of winemaking. This week: the basics of red wine making part 1 (you can probably guess what the next two episodes will be).These ...
Parsha Wine Club Chayei Sarah 5786: Clay pots
Welcome back everybody!This week I used the Parsha as a springboard to go deep on clay pots in winemaking, and, of course, ended with a Torah idea based on the Parsha.Thank you for all the great feedback and questions! Keep them c...
Parsha Wine Club Vayera 5786: Malolactic fermentation
Hello and welcome!This week I again went in a more conceptual, technical direction.Join me as I go WAY too deep into the details of malolactic fermentation, and, of course, finish with some food for thought from the parsha....
Parsha Wine Club Lech Lecha 5786: Grape crossings
Hi and welcome back!This week I tried something different with the parsha wine connection.Join me for a discussion of wine grape crossings and, of course, a thought about the parsha.Let me know what you think about this typ...
Parsha Wine Club Noach 5786
Hello, and welcome back!This week, I paired the Parsha with the Bazak, Genesis, Sauvignon Blanc.I discuss the winery backstory and tease a special future episode, talk about why I love this specific Sauvignon Blanc, and end with a...
Parsha Wine Club Bereishit 5786
Welcome back!This week I am pairing the parsha with Ya'acov Oryah's Soulmate.It's a quick episode (I mean, it IS the third one this week...) with a straightforward pairing, some background on the wine,...
Parsha Wine Club Simchat Torah 5786
On this week's episode I pair the Holiday with Ya'acov Oryah's Alpha Omega series.I explain about the process of making these orange wines, about how people experience orange wines, run through my favorites from the series, and end with ...